Thailand - currency

The currency in Thailand is the Thai Baht (THB). 

You’ll find that exchange rates fluctuate, but as a broad guide, one baht is worth roughly 2p. If you exchange £100, you’ll get about 4,400THB.

One baht is divided into 100 santang. Coins come in denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10 baht, as well as 25 and 50 santang (worth about a penny). 

The colourful banknotes are worth 20 (green), 50 (blue), 100 (red), 500 (purple) and 1,000 (brown) baht. They all show King Rama IX on the front and different former kings of Thailand, animals and landmarks on the back.

You’ll find that many places in Thailand take credit cards like Visa and MasterCard, but it’s always useful to take cash for tipping, taxis and for smaller shops, restaurants and markets.

There are money counters at the international airports, open even if you land in the middle of the night.

Withdrawing baht from a local cash machine is also an option, as there are plenty of ATMs in Bangkok and tourist resorts. But make sure you’re aware of any charges and limits your bank may haveIf you’re crossing a border, it’s useful to know that the baht is also accepted in Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.